The Ins and Outs of Special Needs & Geriatric Dentistry

Course Overview

Poor oral hygiene and disease can be more prevalent in older adults patients or those with special needs. This interactive lecture and workshop continual professional development day will provide clinicians with the awareness and practical solutions to assess, improve and maintain the oral health needs of the older adult and or special needs patient. 1.The Special Needs Patient Overview2.The Geriatric Patient3.Communication with Medical and Allied Health professionals in Special Needs Dentistry4.Considerations of patients with different disabilities5.Case discussions integrated throughout the sessions Listen to conversations with our speakers Poor oral hygiene and disease can be more prevalent in older adults patients or those with special needs. This interactive lecture and workshop continual professional development day will provide clinicians with the awareness and practical solutions to assess, improve and maintain the oral health needs of the older adult and or special needs patient. 1.The Special Needs Patient Overview2.The Geriatric Patient3.Communication with Medical and Allied Health professionals in Special Needs Dentistry4.Considerations of patients with different disabilities5.Case discussions integrated throughout the sessions Listen to conversations with our speakers